Belonging in a Time of Isolation

Belonging in a Time of Isolation by KELLY KAPIC for The Gospel Coalition We are created for communion with God and others—so what do we do in a time of social distancing? How do we experience connection during chronic shelter-in-place orders? Many are looking to the flu pandemic of 1918 for understanding, but my mind keeps returning to the World War II bombings of London from September 1940 to May 1941. While our current situation is not the same as being victims of a violent bombing campaign, there are some meaningful parallels. As…

READ MORE

Keeping Our Distance From Each Other Is Not the Will of the Father

Keeping Our Distance From Each Other Is Not the Will of the Father by DR. STEVE GREENE for Charisma News After my parents divorced, I chose to live with my father when he remarried. I don’t remember all the particulars, but I knew it was what I must do. The first few mornings of life with my step-mother were very important. I watched as she prepared to leave the house for work. On her way out, she always hugged and kissed her two boys. She included me. I can still…

READ MORE

They Can Keep Christians From Holy Week Services, But Nothing Can Stop Easter

They Can Keep Christians From Holy Week Services, But Nothing Can Stop Easter By Joy Pullmann for The Federalist This week especially, I feel each additional incarnated religious tradition destroyed by ‘social distancing’ edicts as a fresh wound. It is a true and deep loss to be forced from our churches during Holy Week. My friends were posting cute pictures of their kids all dressed up for “church at home” this past Sunday, waving their palm fronds, ready to watch a Palm Sunday livestream. I wished I could suck it up…

READ MORE

We Won’t Be Getting “Back to Normal.” Not Soon. Not Ever.

We Won’t Be Getting “Back to Normal.” Not Soon. Not Ever. by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper When will we get back to normal? If you yearn for the days before COVID-19 swept across the planet, I regret to inform you that those days are gone. This isn’t a warm and fuzzy blog post telling you that everything is going to be all right. If you’re looking for reassurance that “we’ve got this,” I’m afraid I can’t provide it. This article wasn’t written to console or coddle you, so…

READ MORE

‘Jesus Is the Hope of the World’: Pastor Rick Warren to Host Global Easter Prayer Event Amid Pandemic

‘Jesus Is the Hope of the World’: Pastor Rick Warren to Host Global Easter Prayer Event Amid Pandemic by CBN News Easter Sunday is the biggest event in Christianity, but this year’s celebrations will look very different as churches across the globe close their doors to combat the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Pastor Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life and pastor of Saddleback Church, believes it is important to equip pastors and leaders to reach their communities during these dangerous times. Pastor Warren and his wife Kay are hosting an online…

READ MORE

‘God is Speaking in a Fresh New Voice’: VA Church Offers Drive-In Sunday Service

‘God is Speaking in a Fresh New Voice’: VA Church Offers Drive-In Sunday Service by Andrea Morris for CBN News As COVID-19 continues to overthrow every aspect of our lives, churches across the nation are adapting to new restrictions and finding creative ways to worship together. Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA, has modified its Sunday service into a drive-in experience – providing music and a message from the church’s rooftop. Churchgoers sit inside their vehicle in the church parking lot and tune their FM radio to hear Pastor…

READ MORE

Attitude Is Everything (Video)

Attitude Is Everything Video by Pastor Greg Groeschel for Life.Church Chuck Swindoll said, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond.” How we respond in any crisis has a lot to do with where our faith lies. In this special Life.Church Midweek devotional, Pastor Craig Groeschel will show you how having a God-centered, others-oriented attitude can dramatically change your outlook and the way you can love others. Pastor Craig’s Challenge: Pray with someone you’ve never prayed with before. Give to someone in need. Serve someone. Encourage…

READ MORE